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Spectator & Resident Info

Read on for information on event weekend timings, temporary traffic restrictions and spectator vantage points.

Event Weekend Timings

Saturday 24 April 2027

10.00-19.00 Registration for all participants at the Event Hub, Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA

Sunday 25 April 2027

06.00-06.50 Start of the Etape Loch Ness at Bught Park, Bught Road, Inverness IV3 5SQ

08.45-13.00 Participants expected across the finish line beside the river on Bishops Road

Temporary Traffic Restrictions

We have kept traffic restrictions to a minimum to ensure the safety of participants and other road users. Roads will be closed to create a safe traffic-free environment for the event and will reopen at the times stated or as soon as it is safe to do so, which may be earlier.

Details of road closures will be available in early 2027.

If you or someone you know has an essential journey to make during these times, please let us know and we will work with you to find a solution where possible.

Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.

 

Spectators

The final 2 miles through Inverness and the finish line and Event Hub at Eden Court Theatre provide the best vantage points for spectators. First cyclists are expected across the finish line from 08:45 onwards, and the bulk of cyclists expected between 08:45-13:00.

If you live in or are visiting any of the following villages along the route – Drumnadrochit, Invermoriston, Fort Augustus, Whitebridge, Foyers and Dores – why not get your friends and family to give riders a cheer as they go past, it really does make a difference, however please be aware of temporary traffic restrictions.

 

If you had to pick just one reason to return to Etape Loch Ness in 2027… What would it be?

⛰️ Glendoe climb
🌄 Highland scenery
👥 Riding with friends
🍩 Harry Gow Dream Rings
🏁 The finish line buzz
🤔Or something else?

#EtapeLochNess #Cycling #CyclingAdventure #VisitInverness #VisitScotland

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If you had to pick just one reason to return to Etape Loch Ness in 2027… What would it be? ⛰️ Glendoe climb 🌄 Highland scenery 👥 Riding with friends 🍩 Harry Gow Dream Rings 🏁 The finish line buzz 🤔Or something else? #EtapeLochNess #Cycling #CyclingAdventure #VisitInverness #VisitScotland

"You`ll never be more pleased to see a piper 😁"

One of our favourite reviews from Etape Loch Ness 2026...

"First time at this one, but superbly organised. 6500 riders across the line without a hitch, so impressed. Everyone was really nice, and feed stations had excellent baked savoury s#cyclingshots
Course itself is tough, but satisfying. The mountain in the middle is like nothing else I`ve ever tried and you`ll never be more pleased to see a piper 😁 heartily recommended."

Did the sound of the pipes give you a boost on the KOM/QOM climb?

#EtapeLochNess #Cycle #cyclingadventure #cycling

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"You'll never be more pleased to see a piper 😁" One of our favourite reviews from Etape Loch Ness 2026... "First time at this one, but superbly organised. 6500 riders across the line without a hitch, so impressed. Everyone was really nice, and feed stations had excellent baked savoury s#cyclingshots Course itself is tough, but satisfying. The mountain in the middle is like nothing else I've ever tried and you'll never be more pleased to see a piper 😁 heartily recommended." Did the sound of the pipes give you a boost on the KOM/QOM climb? #EtapeLochNess #Cycle #cyclingadventure #cycling

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